Ahmad S.R., Cartwright M. Laser Ignition of Energetic Materials

Wiley, Chichester, 2015, 283 pages, ISBN: 0470975989The book gives an introduction to energetic materials and lasers, properties of such materials and the current methods for initiating energetic materials. The following chapters and sections highlight the properties of lasers, and safety aspects of their application.It covers the properties of in-service energetic materials, and also materials with prospects of being used as insensitive ammunitions in future weapon or missiles systems or as detonators in civilian (mining) applications. Because of the diversity of the topics some sections will naturally separate into different levels of expertise and knowledge.Historical Background
Review of Laser Initiation
Lasers and Their Characteristics
General Characteristics of Energetic Materials
Recent Developments in Explosives
Explosion Processes
Decomposition Processes and Initiation of Energetic Materials
Developments in Alternative Primary Explosives
Optical and Thermal Properties of Energetic Materials
Theoretical Aspects of Laser Interaction with Energetic Materials
Laser Ignition – Practical Considerations
Conclusions and Future Prospect